Clinical guidelines & publications library
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Family and domestic violence
Family violence
- Last updated: Jun 2024
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Testing for, diagnosing and managing gestational diabetes/Te whakamātau, te tautohu me te whakahaere i te mate huka hapūtanga
Perinatal
RANZCP Submission to Te Whatu Ora regarding the Draft Guideline -Testing for, diagnosing and managing gestational diabetes/Te whakamātau, te tautohu me te whakahaere i te mate huka hapūtanga
Submission- Last updated: Jun 2024
- 01NZ
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Justice Responses to Sexual Violence Submission to Australian Law Reform Commission
Trauma
RANZCP Submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission regarding Justice Responses to Sexual Violence
Submission- Last updated: Jun 2024
- 04AUS
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Open letter to Minister Matt Doocey for mental health funding in NZ budget
Open letter to the Minister for Mental Health, NZ advocating for increased funding for mental health in the NZ budget. PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: May 2024
- Published in Aotearoa New Zealand
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Response to Consultation on Sentencing of Sexual Assault and Rape Offences in QLD
Family violence, Forensic, Trauma, Women's mental health
RANZCP QLD Branch Response to Consultation on Sentencing of Sexual Assault and Rape Offences in Queensland to the Queensland Sentencing and Advisory Council PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: May 2024
- Published in Queensland
- 01QLD
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Administration of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)
Electroconvulsive therapy & neurostimulation, Ethics, Professionalism
Guidance on key professional practice issues that psychiatrists should consider when prescribing and administering repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: May 2024
- Published in Australia
- PPG #16
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RANZCP engagement with the pharmaceutical and medical device industry
Ethics, Professionalism
This Position Statement provides guidance on how the College may engage with pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and other commercial companies.
Position statement- Last updated: May 2024
- Published in Australia
- PS #78
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Suicide reporting in the media
Ethics, Suicide
Position Statement 70: Suicide Reporting in the media has been rescinded (May 2024).
Position statement- Last updated: May 2024
- PS #70
- Rescinded
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National codes and standards relevant to psychiatry practice and mental health services in Australia and New Zealand
Addressing health inequities, Culturally safe practice, Ethics, Health service standards, Professionalism
Professional Practice Guideline 14 was rescinded in May 2024. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: May 2024
- Published in Australia
- PPG #14
- Rescinded
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Adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) practice guidelines
ADHD, Professionalism
This guideline was rescinded in April 2024.
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Apr 2024
- Published in Australia
- Rescinded
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Current and emerging threats to trans and gender diverse human rights
LGBTIQ+
RANZCP's submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission’s (AHRC) public consultation regarding current and emerging threats to TGD human rights.
Submission- Last updated: Apr 2024
- Published in Australia
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Aotearoa New Zealand Budget Policy Statement 2024
Workforce
RANZCP Tu Te Akaaka Roa New Zealand office submission on the Budget Policy Statement 2024.
Submission- Last updated: Apr 2024
- Published in New Zealand
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RANZCP Vic Branch 2024/25 Agenda for Reform
RANZCP Victorian Branch 2024-25 submission to the Victorian Government for mental healthcare reform.
Submission- Last updated: Apr 2024
- Published in Australia
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Implementation of Puretumu Torowhānui Lake Alice Redress Scheme
Historical practices
RANZCP letter to the NZ Government supporting the planned Redress Scheme for the survivors of Lake Alice. PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Mar 2024
- Published in Aotearoa New Zealand
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Upper House Inquiry into Mental Health Services in NSW
Health service standards
The RANZCP submission to the upper house inquiry into mental health services in New South Wales. PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Mar 2024
- Published in NSW
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Psychiatry workforce shortage in Australia
RANZCP open letter to Minister for Health and Aged Care regarding psychiatry workforce shortage in Australia, and the impact this has on our patients.
Submission- Last updated: May 2024
- Published in Australia
- Current
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The provision of mental health services for asylum seekers and refugees
Addressing health inequities, Asylum seekers and refugees
The RANZCP is concerned about the inadequate provision of mental health services to asylum seekers and refugees, and calls for policy change to improve mental health outcomes.
Position statement- Last updated: Mar 2024
- Published in Australia
- PS #46
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Therapeutic use of medicinal cannabis products
Cannabis, Ethics, Professionalism
Information for psychiatrists about the medicinal use of cannabis products, including in psychiatric practice. PDF Clinical guideline
Clinical guideline- Last updated: Mar 2024
- Published in Australia
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Zero tolerance policy on proven sexual boundary violations
Ethics, Professionalism
PDF Ethics and conduct
Ethics and conduct- Last updated: Mar 2024
- Published in Australia
- Ethical guideline 12
- Current
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RANZCP South Australia 2024-25 pre-budget submission
The RANZCP South Australia 2024/25 pre-budget submission.
Submission- Last updated: Mar 2024
- Published in South Australia
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